Bacterial Identification and Classification
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What is the primary basis for classifying bacteria into different groups?

  • Their habitat
  • Their basic shapes (correct)
  • Their metabolic processes
  • Their modes of reproduction
  • What is the characteristic of Gram stain in bacteria identification?

  • It differentiates between bacteria based on the color they absorb (correct)
  • It identifies bacteria based on their spore formation
  • It distinguishes between bacteria based on their shape
  • It determines whether bacteria can absorb India ink
  • What is the purpose of selective media in bacterial identification?

  • To allow for the growth of only a specific type of bacteria (correct)
  • To observe the physical characteristics of bacteria
  • To distinguish between different species of bacteria
  • To inhibit the growth of all bacteria
  • What is the purpose of India ink stain in bacterial identification?

    <p>To visualize the presence of capsules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Blood agar in bacterial identification?

    <p>It is a differential medium that allows for the growth of multiple bacterial species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria?

    <p>Rod shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period of Listeriosis?

    <p>2 days - 3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria?

    <p>Round, Spherical, Cocci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contaminant of Salmonellosis?

    <p>Milk, meat, fruits, vegetables, water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of Botulism?

    <p>Intoxication (spores - neurotoxin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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